 Thuja occidentalis North PoleWayside Gardens offers Thuja occidentalis North Pole. Never more than 5 to 7 feet wide, this tree slowly reaches 12 to 14 feet tall, with a naturally symmetrical, conical habit. A columnar selection of ‘Wintergreen,’ it was bred for superior resistance to winter burn, and also demonstrates excellent cold-hardiness. It will not bronze out in winter, scorch in summer, nor break beneath heavy snow loads. Bagworms avoid it, nibbling creatures leave it alone and imperfect soil does not faze it. For more: www.waysidegardens.com |
 Miscanthus ‘Gold Breeze’Emerald Coast Growers debuts miscanthus ‘Gold Breeze’, an introduction from Joy Creek Nursery. It has an upright, clump-forming habit, growing 5-7 feet tall. Its broad, arching, apple-green blades have dense horizontal gold stripes from the base of the plant to its tip. Shades of gold and a silvery tassel appear with autumn and grace foliage throughout winter. When the showy red inflorescences appear in late August, they stand atop 6½ foot stems. It is excellent as a specimen plant or backdrop plant. Miscanthus ‘Gold Breeze’ prefers full sun and is hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. Available in 38-cell trays. For more: www.ecgrowers.com |
 Gaillardia ‘Sunburst Scarlet Halo’Available in #1 containers from T&L Nursery, gaillardia ‘Sunburst Scarlet Halo’ has a longer bloom time and a more compact habit. Blooms early summer to late fall when dead-headed. ‘Sunburst Scarlet Halo’ has scarlet-red petals and sunny yellow tips surrounding the reddish center. Its compact nature matures at 14-20 inches. Plant in full sun and in moderate to dry soil. It’s drought tolerant and deer resistant. For more: www.tandlnursery.com |
 Dioon eduleDioon edule from Foremost Co. is one of the hardiest members of the Cycad family. It is extremely resistant to all scale insects and hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 8. It is the perfect replacement to the King Sago. Dioon edule has flat, 3-6 inch wide leaves with fronds that are a nice silver/green color. It grows 3-5 feet tall, eventually developing a stocky trunk. For more: www.foremostco.com |
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